Blueberry Peach Pie

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Blueberry Peach Pie

 

Recipe By : Lisa Turner

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fruit Pies & Pastry

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 cups fresh blueberries

2 cups fresh peeled and sliced peaches

1/2 cup light agave nectar

OR honey

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup water

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

OR Canola oil

one prepared pastry crust

 

Preheat oven to 425°F and bake shell for 10 minutes.

 

In a medium bowl, combine blueberries and peaches. Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the

fruit mixture into a food processor. Purée briefly. In a medium saucepan,

combine agave nectar or honey, cornstarch and water, whisking until smooth.

 

Stir in puréed fruit and cook over medium-low heat for about 8 minutes, stirring

frequently, until mixture is thickened. Stir in lemon juice, butter or oil and

remaining peaches and berries. Chill until partially thickened. Spoon into the

cooked pastry shell and chill for 3 more hours.

 

Serves 6 to 8.

 

*AUTHOR'S NOTES*

This fast and easy pie is loaded with juicy berries and peaches and sweetened

with honey. Top with ice cream or frozen vanilla yogurt.

 

 

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NOTES : This recipe comes from the Better Nutrition magazine - Issue February

2001 (p. 48-49) regarding the article " A Spoonful of Sugar Substitutes That

Is... -- You can satisfy your sweet tooth with some help from Mother Nature. "

(pp. 44-49) by Lisa Turner.